5 games to go and the ladder is still unbelievably tight - only 2 points and 2.11% separates the top 4 sides. 5th spot is still up for grabs with Piara, Cottesloe & Belmont all on a knifes edge to see who gets it and down the bottom 3 sides are on 4 wins with only one of them likely to be relegated. As Freekick would say, Woweee
The early forecast is for a 80% chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon & evening - could make things very interesting.
The run home:
Dianella - Belmont (H), Snesa (H), Manning (H), Ellenbrook (H), CWP (H)
Snesa - Cottlsloe (H), Dianella (A), Mosman (A), Brentwood (A), Belmont (H)
Ellenbrook - Piara (H), CWP (A), Cottesloe (H), Dianella (A), Brentwood (A)
Mosman - Brentwood (H), Manning (A), Snesa (H), CWP (A), Piara (A)
Piara - Ellenbrook (A), Belmont (H), CWP (A), Manning (H), Mosman (H)
Cottesloe - Snesa (A), Brentwood (H), Ellenbrook (A), Belmont (H), Manning (H)
Belmont - Dianella (A), Piara (A), Brentwood (H), Cottesloe (A), Snesa (A)
CWP - Manning (A), Ellenbrook (H), Piara (H), Mosman (H), Dianella (A)
Manning - CWP (H), Mosman (H), Dianella (A), Piara (A), Cottesloe (A)
Brentwood - Mosman (A), Cottesloe (A), Belmont (A), Snesa (H), Ellenbrook (H)
Dianella (1st) v Belmont (7th)
Rd 6 - Belmont 13.9-87 defeated Dianella 9.5-59
Belmont won last time and are gunning for the 5, they are the sort of side that could slot into the finals at 5 and go all the way the the big dance. In the way is the Dianella juggernaut, coming off an easy win against Brentwood and looking at keeping the chasing pack at bay. They are looking the goods and you would expect them to win here. Raiders to win.
Manning (9th) v Coolbinia (8th)
Rd 6 - Coolbinia 9.11-65 lost to Manning 14.9-93
Match of. the round. The winner of this game would pretty much be safe from relegation unless something extraordinary happen, makes it such an important game. An undermanned Rippers fell away against the Eels in the 2nd half while from all accounts the Bombers blew CWP away easily. Both sides need to regroup and fast. CWP lost last time but I'll pick them here.
Snesa (2nd) v Cottesloe (6th)
Rd 6 - Cottesloe 6.9-45 lost to Snesa 8.15-63
The loss to MP on the weekend has put the Roosters finals hopes in peril - 5 weeks left means you can't afford to drop these games. Snesa got an 11% boost against Piara on the weekend and would be hoping for another strong showing at home. With finals secured, a top 3 finish has to be the aim for them now. Snesa to win.
Mosman (3rd) v Brentwood (10th)
Rd 6 - Brentwood 13.2-80 defeated Mosman 9.5-59
The Bulldogs look to be the team that's going to be relegated with their tough run home. They need to sneak a couple of wins in to give themselves a chance but I reckon away at MP's home ground it will be too hard. Mosman keep on winning and that's all you need to do at this time of year. With their big advantage I can't see them allowing this one to slip. Mosman Park to win.
Ellenbrook (4th) v Piara (5th)
Rd 6 - Piara 17.9-111 defeated Ellenbrook 13.10-88
Really not sure what to make of Piara - they can be one of the best sides going around but are currently on a 5 game losing streak. Not sure whether they are keeping an eye on next year (with Maddington looking like staying in B Grade) but this season is slipping away fast - they are in danger of missing the finals and from where they have been for such a long time, that's not good. They ran over the Eels last time and will be looking to do the same this week. Last week at the EDOS it was a dour affair with Manning still in the game at half time before succumbing in the 2nd half. Hopefully some of the water from this weeks rain drains off but I have a feeling it will be a heavy deck. Ellenbrook to win.
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